Lamar Odom in fragile state as pneumonia takes hold

Khloe Kardashian is the only visitor allowed at Lamar Odom's bedside. Photo AP

Former American basketballer Lamar Odom has reportedly undergone emergency surgery as he continues to fight for his life in hospital.

Khloe Kardashian's estranged husband has undergone an unspecified procedure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre.

The operation is said to be connected to a bout of pneumonia, according to People magazine.

"Lamar is in a very fragile state," a source told the publication.

"The infection, that is being aggressively treated with strong intravenous antibiotics, is unfortunately not getting better.

"There are many concerns about his health."

Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Khloe is the only visitor allowed by his bedside until he improves, according to E! News.

Khloe has been by the athlete's side since he was hospitalised in Las Vegas on October 13, after he was found unconscious at a brothel in nearby Nevada.

He woke up from a coma a few days later, and on Monday, he was airlifted to Cedars-Sinai, where he has been treated ever since.

On Wednesday, the pair reportedly signed a petition asking a judge to dismiss divorce papers that had yet to be finalised.

The request was granted and reports suggest their divorce case is now over.

- AAP